Tenants’ advocate warns Cuomo offering flimsy protections for renters
Aug 10, 2020 - Advocates are calling for an extension of the state’s moratorium on evictions as the fight against COVID-19 continues. We discussed the extension with Ellen Davidson, Staff Attorney at the Legal Aid Society.
Rep. Anthony Brindisi weighs in on stimulus negotiations in D.C.
Aug. 7, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of Americans out of work with many surviving on the extra $600 included in unemployment benefits. With that extra infusion of cash wrapping up at the end of
DiNapoli ready to resume spending oversight role stripped by Cuomo
Jul 30, 2020 - The stock market was not immune to the economic impact of COVID-19. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) discussed the latest figures on the state’s pension fund and more.
Counties could impose big tax increases if federal aid doesn’t materialize
Jul 29, 2020 - New York’s counties are facing a tough fiscal situation due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack Marren, Chairman of the Board of the Ontario County Supervisors and President of the New York State
After being pushed to the brink, New York cemeteries adapt to new normal
Jul 29, 2020 - At the peak of New York’s fight against COVID-19, hundreds of New Yorkers were dying every day. We got an update on the after-life care industry now that COVID-19 deaths have dropped considerably from
Move to Include: Soviet-born performer’s latest role is Cuomo’s interpreter
Jul, 27, 2020 - We wrapped up our Move to Include series with a profile on the Governor’s COVID-19 briefing ASL interpreter Arkady Belozovsky who spoke about his experiences interpreting the briefings, his previous artistic work and more.
July 17, 2020: MTA’s sprawling bureaucracy grows unchecked
The Capitol Pressroom · July 17, 2020: MTA’s sprawling bureaucracy grows unchecked The MTA is facing tough financial decisions as New Yorkers travel less to stop the spread of COVID-19. Clayton Guse, Transit reporter for the New York Daily
The curtain sets on Jim Seward’s 34-year career in the Senate
The Capitol Pressroom · July 16, 2020: The curtain sets on Jim Seward’s 34-year career in the Senate After thirty-four years serving in the State Senate, Sen. Jim Seward (R-Milford) has announced that he will retire at the
July 15, 2020: Trump administration bungles effort to feed New Yorkers
The Capitol Pressroom · July 15, 2020: Trump administration bungles effort to feed New Yorkers As the economic toll of COVID-19 continues to grow, an increasing number of New Yorkers are struggling to put food on the table. Dan
July 13, 2020: New York’s tourism industry propped up by close-to-home travel
The Capitol Pressroom · July 13, 2020: New York’s tourism industry propped up by close-to-home travel The summer months are key for the tourism industry here in New York. Robert Provost, President and CEO of the New York State
